Small Business Management

Course summary

This subject is designed to allow candidates to develop an understanding and appreciation of the factors that lead to successful entrepreneurs and enterprises. Areas of study include marketing, business and personal finance and entrepreneurs themselves. There are 2 internally assessed units, 1 set assignment and 1 written exam. This approach means students can showcase to future employers how they apply their learning to practical, everyday workplace challenges. Lecture-style note-making, practical investigations (research into local businesses and entrepreneurs), group discussion, individual research, and oral presentations to the class. Visits to local businesses are an essential part of the course; we also expect to arrange talks with entrepreneurs. Access to a local business or business, or entrepreneur, would be useful in helping to carry out the research. However, help will be provided for this. This is a very flexible course that can match with any other subject. It is ideal for pupils who would like to set up their own business in the future, work in and develop a current family business or go to university. For university entry, it would need to be combined with other subjects. If the student plans to combine this subject with A‐levels in business and/or economics we would advise you to discuss these plans with the Sixth Form team early in the process.